Known by the world, Netgear range extenders are one of the best networking devices in the WiFi industry. However, sometimes, they lack precision because at the end of the day, they are still technical devices.
Is your Netgear extender not performing well either? Well, worry not. In this post, we have mentioned some of the most effective ways through which you can boost the performance of your wireless device and get the most out of it in a fraction of seconds. Read on.
How to Boost Netgear Extender Performance?
- Perform Firmware Update
Every Netgear extender comes embedded with software called firmware. The firmware of your device ensures that it functions well. But, if you haven’t updated it from quite some time, then you might witness the performance of your device mortify.
Therefore, it is recommended that you update the firmware of your Netgear range extender via mywifiext setup wizard by following the below-given steps:
- Plug your Netgear range extender into a wall socket.
- Press the Power button.
- Grab an Ethernet cable and connect your extender and router using it.
- Switch on your computer.
- Launch an internet browser according to your preference.
- In the URL bar of the internet browser, type mywifiext.net.
- Press the Enter key.
- Once you are on the Netgear extender login page, input the default admin details.
- Click Log In.
- You will find yourself on the Netgear Genie setup wizard.
- Head over to the Settings menu.
- Select Maintenance > Firmware Update.
Now, follow the on-screen instructions to complete performing Netgear firmware update.
- Avoid Signal Interference
If the WiFi signals of your Netgear range extender are getting interfered or blocked, that too can degrade its performance and prevent you from making the most out of it.
Thus, make sure that your extender is not placed near mirrors, fish tanks, aluminum studs, cordless phones, washing machines, baby monitors, Bluetooth speakers, treadmills, televisions, refrigerators, microwave ovens, etc.
Apart from this, do not keep your range extender incorners or near thick concrete walls.
- No Loose Ethernet Connection
Check the Ethernet cable connecting your Netgear wireless range extender and your host router. Is it worn out or damaged from anywhere? If you are nodding your head in yes, consider replacing your Ethernet cable with a new one immediately. Also, make sure that the connection between your devices is not loose.
Now, check whether your Netgear extender is performing up to the mark. If not, continue reading this post.
- Bring Your Devices Closer
Is your Netgear range extender placed away from the existing router? Well, that can’t be good. To troubleshoot the issue, it is recommended that you unplug your extender from the wall socket it is currently plugged into and plug it into the one located near your router.
- Reboot Your Netgear Extender
Have you ever noticed when every time your mobile device is giving you a hard time, rebooting it puts an end to that? If yes, then you know exactly what we are talking about.
Sometimes, in order to give its best, all that a technical device needs from time to time is a little restart. This one tiny step is enough to boost the performance of your Netgear wireless range extender.
In order to reboot your Netgear range extender, here’s what you need to do:
- Power off your Netgear extender and unplug it from the wall socket.
- Wait for some time.
- Thereafter, plug your range extender back into its wall socket and turn it on.
Hopefully, the tips mentioned in this post will help you boost the performance of your Netgear wireless range extender and make the most out of it. Now, you are free to connect your WiFi-enabled devices to the extender’s Netgear_ext SSID and gain access to a seamless internet connection.
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